When the sun came out and the flood waters receded, many predicted it would take at least 10 years to recover. Now, at the 10-year mark, it is safe to say they were right. Five years ago, if you drove up Boulder Canyon, a sign proclaimed, “Temporary Road Open, Governor Hickenlooper”. Now, a decade post-flood, […]
How to protect the structural integrity of your home’s foundation
The foundation walls of modern homes are designed by an engineer based on the soils report on the site the home is being built upon. A home is often the biggest single expense an individual or family will make during their lifetime so to maintain it well and keep it in good condition is critical. […]
Buying a home? What’s the Walk Score, Bike Score or Transit Score?
Nowadays in 2023, more people are working from home. By working from home, workers can avoid commuting, and along with the increase in the price of cars, many are trying to get along without a car in their day-to-day life. Walkable access to daily needs and public transportation are the keys to selling the car […]
If you’re buying or selling a home, consider working with a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
To earn a real estate license in Colorado, an applicant must complete a total of 168 hours of coursework covering real estate law and practice, Colorado contracts, trust accounts, legal issues, closings, and practical applications. Colorado has much more stringent educational requirements than other states. Therefore, after agents are licensed and can practice real estate, […]
You might be a real estate professional
If you own several properties, you may want to check with your CPA to see if you qualify – in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – to be classified as a real estate professional. The IRS has a special provision with specific criteria to determine if you qualify as a real estate […]
Buying a Home with a Septic System
Boulder County – Over the years we’ve learned a considerable amount about the impact of septic systems. There is clear evidence that aging, unapproved septic systems have been leaking into our water system. As a result, Boulder County implemented SepticSmart Regulations on September 1, 2008 in order to protect our health and environment. Here are […]
Buying a home? What’s the Walk Score, Bike Score or Transit Score?
Nowadays in 2023, more people are working from home. By working from home, workers can avoid commuting, and along with the increase in the price of cars, many are trying to get along without a car in their day-to-day life. Walkable access to daily needs and public transportation are the keys to selling the car […]
Increasing the velocity of wealth with a vacation home
Owning a second home in the mountains or on the beach can be a wonderful experience. However, in most cases, it can be more of a liability rather than an asset. An asset is something you own that creates cash flow for you. In the case of a vacation home, especially if you leave it […]
Increasing the velocity of wealth with a college condo, Part 2
In my last article, Part 1 of “Increasing the Velocity of Wealth With a College Condo,” I discussed how purchasing a condo or house for your child to live in while attending college can be a worthwhile investment and can provide financial benefits and other advantages for your college student. As you evaluate this decision, […]
June is Home Ownership Month! Home Ownership Matters!
In 2023, Homeownership is more important to the individual than ever before in America. We live in a world with pressures to rent everything and love it. Think about it! We can rent a scooter to get around, we can use an app to get a car ride, we can rent a first-time apartment and […]